OUR MISSION
To foster the growth, development, and educational achievement of all students by promoting health and wellness in a safe supportive environment.
OUR VISION
All students will be healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
Health Procedures – Nursing Department
Registered Nurses with the Rapid City Area Schools provide services throughout the district. Nursing services may include:
- Development of individualized health care plans to meet the needs of students with health concerns and daily medication administration.
- Coordination of health screenings. Screenings may include but not limited to vision, dental, height, weight, body mass index and blood pressure.
- Presentation of health topics and education to the students and staff
- Assessment and monitoring of communicable diseases.
- Enforcement of the state law and district policies regarding student’s immunizations.
Health Forms, Policies, and Immunization Requirements
Recommendations for Temporary Exclusion from School (Sick Day Guidelines)
Amber Tilberg
Occupational Health Services Coordinator
Sateera Thompsen
District Nurse Coordinator
| Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Terra Larsen | School Nurse | Email Terra |
| Merissa Gehm | School Nurse | Email Merissa |
| Jennifer Oedekoven | School Nurse (RN+B) | Email Jennifer |
| Lyndsay Farnsworth | School Nurse | Email Lyndsay |
| Justina Schmelz | School Nurse (RN+B) | Email Justina |
| Kerry Leighty | School Nurse | Email Kerry |
| Jill Wilgers | School Nurse (RN+B) | Email Jill |
| Alyssa Downey | School Nurse | Email Alyssa |
| Cynthia Begley | School Nurse | Email Cynthia |